The following statements are representative of some of the many barriers that can be present in some people's thinking. They were presented as an activity and the responses are some of the group's responses to the statements.Statement:"Te Reo Maori is too hard to pronounce and that's why I haven't really bothered with it too much".
2012
Disrepectful not to try to pronounce Maori words correctly.
How would you feel if someone pronounced your name incorrectly?
What support can we give to support you further?
2013
Get a life!
Every language is hard without practise
Teachers/staff should learn Te Reo Maori. Te Reo Maori-official language
Respectful. Take the time to learn to pronounce it correctly
Try basic simple essential things first
Learning any second language is difficult phonetically. But denying the language for Maori is not right. Te Reo Maori should begin at bith and families who wish it, should be given support
Don't be scared to make mistakes. Better to try than not to at all.
People appreciate your efforts to learn-same with sign language. Get outside your comfort zone
Start with language first then learn pronunciation
Try shift/change different way
Start small....greetings!
July 2013
Make time...Have a go!
You are putting up barriers, you don't want to learn! I will help you! Open Wananga has free lessons!!
Practice...Practice...Practice! A-(Are) E (There) I (Three) O (or) U (Two)
Excuse for NZSL too!
English isn't that easy either and NZ spelling is the worst.
maybe we should have Maori Language classes for PD
The children in my class are the experts, they help me when I don't know how to pronounce te reo! They never laugh at me!
Anything worth learning is often difficult to learn
Regular practice makes perfect.
Statement: "Maori students come to school with little literacy background and limited experiences to draw on". 2012
Not just Maori students!
How are you defining differences in experience?
So what are you going to do about it?
Life contexts are paramount for Maori tamariki and whanau
2013
Overgeneralisation. Based on what?? Very Pakeha statement
A generalisation and, if it were true, then education and support should be given to families to ensure literacy begins at home.
Draw on what experience they do have. involve the families and find out what they do have
Nah! It's our lack of resources to provide!
Can draw parallels to deaf students' development of literacy....need to develop storytelling skills first.
Typical Eurocentric attitude. PPP-in relation to TOW. Attitudes to change first.
Have rich oral/story telling skills to draw on.
Not true!
Have a rich experience base-expressed orally/artistically
Strong oral history
Who are we to judge what experiences are valuable to a child's learning??
July 2013
That's a deficit view. Their culture and identity have a wealth of experience to draw on. Tap into it! You will be pleasantly surprised!
Children have background experiences not reflected in literacy levels but can be drawn on.
Some do but this is a generalisation. Have you considered lots go to Kohanga Reo and have the knowledge in another language.
"Different experience is not limited experience". Must investigate and learn about the difference.
All would have lots of experiences particularly oral which would limit deaf Maori.
Every child is an individual
Every child can bring unique experiences to our classrooms
Rubbish
There is so much cultural knowledge and experiences to share and use for relevant/authentic learning...absolutely disagree!
Statement: "New Zealand is a secular society and as such karakia are inappropriate in schools". 2012
Karakia is appropriate if we are honouring the treaty, but parents must be consulted as to whether their child is to participate.
2013
Give options
Whose society is it?
encourage open mindness to other cultures
Give parents/students the option of withdrawing at karakia/prayer time
Respect for all
There should be the freedom to if they want
Cultural vs Religious. Different than a prayer
Cultural process not religious
July 2013
If it raises awareness then it is totally appropriate
If this is expected then people should not cause any fuss. If a school wishes to bring in any other religious prayer
There are different karakia some to do with learning, so appropriate in the classroom. Children can choose to participate or not
Rubbish
Not appropriate. Spiritual dimension of Maori culture is important.
Celebrating all cultures creates identity and leads to success. All cultures should be acknowledged...ignorance dispersed.
Agree. No religious stuff in state schools.
Part of our unique bicultural heritage-Celebrate...don't hate!
For the love all that is good and right...I'm not touching that statement with a ten-foot pole!
Karakia forms a spiritual basis to start our learning - start our day-start our thinking. Bicultural teaching approach needs to have a look at our aspects of Maori view of education. I learnt karakia in high school and I turned out fine!
Wow...I am worried by any suggestion that karakia is inappropriate!!
Statement: "Transience is a major factor in Maori under achievement at school". 2012
Transience is a problem for all students. Teacher's job is to cater for childs needs and the families.
2013
This is not a Maori-specific issue
Support with transition
Need to discuss why?
Work hard to get students to school
find out reasons 'within' school and 'without'
Evidence of transience causing failure? Deficit theory?
More whanaui involvement and input into schools might result in less transience....more reason to stay put.
Opportunity for fresh start, new learning, develop resistance.
Making it a positive experience
Develop a sense of belonging
Whanau Ora in KDEC to support to ensure it included
Statement: "We are doing a lot of work around effective teaching practices and therefore the achievement level of all our students including Maori will rise accordingly?" 2012
Yes, if the effective teaching practices are inclusive of Maori culture.
2013
Evidence based practise?? What work are you doing??
Effective teaching practise includes cultural sensitivity
Need evidence based practise that is also effective for Maori
Walk the talk
EBP would engage the student and whanau in the learning process
Culturally responsive pedagogy
Tuakana/teina
Not if it is not culturally responsive...doesn't have a Te Ao Maori view
Theory into practise
EBP put into real-time counts. Then we can start counting....
Statement: "We have very few Maori students on caseload so Maori achievement is not really a focus for me". 2012
Bring honour to the Treaty
2013
Focus is every child on caseload
Should be more forward thinking. What about in the future??
Are pakeha the centre of the universe??
We need to be culturally responsive and responsible whether we have students on caseload or not
Need to have respect form all cultures
Not holistic and individual. Putting own needs before students
being culturally responsive to students should happen whether you have Maori students or not
July 2013
What works to improve Maori student achievement - works for all!
Every child is a focus
It's a Ministry priority - Maori and Pasifika students as they are statistically underachieving. I would ask where the Pasifika staff are? Where is this focus? It's not balanced. Also-what about next year??
Few or many? Irrelevant. All children are a focus and Maori children part of that.
We need to think about all students
Would you want a teacher to take that position regarding your child or grandchild??
Why is there a difference between cultures? Aren't children, children?
Principles can be used whatever the caseload
We have heaps so Maori student achievement is important to me. It's not about skin colour is about the person!
All students need to achieve regardless of ethnicity.
That is rubbish! Achievement for any child should be of importance.
Maori achievement is a priority for us all. What is good for one is usually good for all
Many skills are "just in case" so that you have them "just in time".
Anyone who would make this statement would not be doing the best for any child/student.
All students need to have high expectations of them! A bicultural teaching and learning approach would support the teacher/person to change their thinking. This is very narrow-minded, perhaps the person themselves needs to have PD on 6 teaching dimensions for Ka Hikitia! Consider the commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi.
Statement: "I am too afraid to speak Maori as I have always felt that I may be criticised for my lack of skill". 2012
Yes, sometimes.
Depends on the situation-how feedback is sent.
2013
Unitec do free classes....it's fun, relaxed, a whanau enviironment....Have a go!
We're always telling our students to give it a go......having this attitude is hypocritical!
Trying is how you learn. You have to start somewhere. Let the students be your teacher (ako)
Sadly this deficit applies to Maori "Eurocentric" (love this word used by another) attitudes have killed the Maori language and this is the sorrowful consequence
Baby steps....fear not!!
Then upskill...ask a Maori friend or someone you know who speaks Maori
Stand up! Be proud! Have a go!
I'm afraid to use NZSL. I might be better if i'm oral! (Really?)
Tuakana/teina is a must
We expect the students to try new things, so we should too!
Whakawhanaungatanga"! Whanau/kaiako...relationship. For student to see, so there must be confidence and support.
July 2013
You just have to do it...respect for trying.
There will always be people who criticise! Make a start. Use students as the experts!
We learn from practicing. We are always learning
It's a RT criteria. You have to!
Keep learning don't give up!
The children will help you
This is a normal feeling which many people experience. Relax..you'll be ok. Keep trying.
Why not take a level one Te Reo Maori course?
We all need to take risks as learners. We expect it of our tamariki.
Take a friend. Try a night class, its fun, informal and above all make it a goal to achieve something new-embrace it and laugh. It will stay with you forever!
Get over it...Make an effort!
learning and pronouncing Te Reo Maori may be challenging for Deaf signing students-however they can learn and use Maori signs, Maori concepts and Te Ao Maori.
Think about how our children feel learning oral language. We expect them to try.
Statement: "We are already doing this well, why do we need to re-visit?" 2012
How do we know?
"Well" means?
Are we all doing it well?
Can we do better?
Make us reflect on our practices.
2013
Always good to review and reflect on best practise
No reflection....CPD, EBP, current research reading
'Well' is not better or best. Time changes, the world changes....need to reflect and move on
Espoused Theory. You can always improve-learn until you die.
Implementation is a process
Try new ideas...keep aiming for better
Build up on what we already know-we are lifelong learners
Who says we are doing it well?? Invite feedback and ongoing reflection.
Reality vs perception. What is really happening
Statement: "Our parents just have low expectations for their children" 2012
Subjective judgement, value based.
Do we know/share their expectations?
Are different expectations, by definition, "low"?
Who are the stakeholders? Parents have primary role. Beware of our own low expectations of our parents.
2013
I can't change the expectations of the parents, but I can set classroom expectations
Same as deaf advisors 20 years ago....deficit model
Whanau Ora in KDEC to work through IEP and cultural perspective input
More pro-active approach needed
Parents and children need to see rolemodels (involve iwi)...maybe teachers need to see them too!
Bridge the gap between school and home and engage whanau in the process of education
Parents have different values and expectations
Are they simply believing everything the media and society are telling them??
Affected by what they were told when they were at school?
Parents do not always communicate well with their children
Involve parents...bring on marae...join groups....look for parent role models
Statement: "Many Maori families are caught in the poverty cycle. Their children come to school poorly clothes, lacking proper care and regular meals which all hinder achievement. We have so many other issues to overcome with our Maori students and whanau before any learning can take place". 2012
Take "Maori" out-holds true for all disadvantaged students. Meet the need...feed first!
"Proper" care? Starfish phenomenon!
2013
Addicted to barriers-thinking!
Focus on what we can do. Work with agencies
then start somewhere: break the poverty cycle. Not just highlight the doom and gloom
Wow, with an attitude like this, Maori will go far.....not!
Provide bread, uniforms and resources. Children to make own lunch at school. Teach them to 'fish'.
Can't make judgements. Different cultural priorities
Affects all families....not just Maori.
Generalisations don't support the individual! find out what they need and give support.
As teachers we need to be resourceful and give support
What can I do in the classroom to develop my relationships with Maori students and maximise achievement??
Statement: "It doesn't matter what we try we still can't get our Maori community involved in their children's education or the life of the school." 2012
Find out what's going on for the whanu
Give support to the whanau-GSE?
Set up Arts and school work displays to encourage whanau to get involved
2013
Ask the Maori community what they want. Get involved with community
What are we doing wrong??
Be whanau orientated....All welcome!!
Cultural day.....share food celebrations
What have we tried? have we asked what whanau want/need?? Who is communicating with whanau??
Get advice from local Maori organisations, marae, parents.
Embed maori values into school culture
Go through GSE personnel to get Maori liaison person (Kaitakawaenga)
Maybe pakeha eurocentric values have to change. Make a positive partnership work.
Make it exciting to come. Provide cultural elements/safety.
Keep trying
Employ Whanau Ora in KDEC
Provide kai for school events
July 2013
Ask them how they would like to feel more included
What have you tried? There are many things you can do to make a difference.
Give/create opportunities for parents to see their child succeed.
No one cares more about their children's education than PARENTS! Are we failing to engage whanau??
All my Maori students are being brought up by their kuia and koroua because they don't trust their own children as oarents. We have missed a generation! The grandparents are keen to be involved in their mokopuna's education. the student's parents havemissed out!
Get whanau in for a hui! Get them to help organise it.
Try involving the whanau and iwi in culturally appropriate ways...let Maori define this.
There has to be a way....we just haven't found it yet. We have to think outside the square.
If we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we've always got!
Employ more Maori educators
It takes a village to raise a child. Teachers should strive to meet and involve whanau and kaumatua in decision making around the education of their mokopuna.
Statement: "Many of our Maori families do no value schooling and are not committed to ensuring that their children attend school regularly". 2012
Show parent the value of education
Change their experiences with education
Be positive!
Challenge them to change their thinking and attitude!
2013
Family whanau commitments first-education second
Reflective practice...What are we doing wrong?? How can we make the system fit the child??
Is that true of Maori schools??
Bring in families...get them involved-Deaf Maori advisor??
Whanau Ora in KDEC
Build relationships
Past experience of school. It is our responsibility to change the system
Not just Maori families
Whanau co-ordinator.....Maori (1 deaf, 1 hearing)
Get whanau community liaison or whanau worker in KDEC to work with them
Generalisation
Pakeha eurocentric attitude here! Solution: consult with a Maori who is connected with family andask the best way to approach family
Bad experiences in past. Ask them what they want out of the experience for their children. Meet somewhere outside of school with support people
July 2013
Why? What are the barriers in place causing this?
They would if school was fun
Maori families do value their child's education but their approach is different
Sounds like a non-maori judgement statement
Get Whanau Ora initiatives
Make parents and whanau welcome.
"I never let school interfere with getting an education". (Huckleberry Finn)
Get a Maori position to fill it
Set up a Maori role to play a success position (I wonder what their home situation is? Can we help?)
What are we doing to help them feel differently??
Possibly their values are not reflected in the school their child attends
Is that actually the case?? They are parents!
OECD Research show a link between education success and positive citizenship
Is school comfortable and welcoming for whanau? this is in our control as schools and teachers.
Let's start with understanding why not. Work together. Marae setting more comfortable for Maori
some Maori have had bad experiences in school. We need to make sure parents are not judged but given opportunities to be involved, engaged and committed.
Statement: "Surely we should be catering for the needs of all our Maori students. Why treat Maori differently?" 2012
Maybe not teaching them differently but ensure cultural appropriateness
2013
Equity as opposed to equality
Equity is fairness ie providing students opportunities so they can learn to succeed
NZ's first people! Shouldn't they be at the forefront of our respect??
All children should be treated different because they come from different backgrounds, different beliefs, worldviews
Respect differences
Statement: "Te reo Maori, Maori values and tikanga have no commercial value in today's world". 2012
Do we only teach things that are of commercial value?
Commercial world? So what about the $$$ it brings into NZ tourism industry! Art! Unique
Schools are not selling anything
2013
Life is not just about commerce
Kapahaka groups get paid, tourists pay!
We need Maori entrepreneurs = ako
In NZ Te Reo Maori official language and also NZSL too!
Respect for culture is important in many aspects of business and not just Te ao Maori eg. Japanese value immensely
Eurocentric attitudes. IF all in partnership-NZ, better place and can compete on a better footing globally
One reason why Maori is not a widely known language, and therefore not viable commercially is because for decades it has been suppressed as a language in it's own right. Let Te Reo Maori begin at home, be accepted, and it will grow.
It has in NZ
July 2013
If British protocol has value, then so does tikanga. Smaller market sure but hey, when are niche markets not hot commodities
The tourism commission would disagree with this statement
Everyone's values and beliefs are important. What is 'commercial' value? Te Reo Maori is a taonga and should be cherished.
Yes we do
Very valuable to Maori people and others too!
These are the values of life, the point of being human!
Commercialism is not about what's in the heart!
Culture is valuable!
No! look at Maori television, tourism etc!
People are ignorant!
It's priceless!
We wouldn't be NZ without them!
Disagree! tourists come to see the Maori villages to learn about Te Ao Maori. What about the popularity of 'The Whale Rider' and kapahaka??
It's not about commercial value, it's about Maori valuing themselves as Maori and feeling/recognising their identity.
Statement: "We value all the cultures in our schools because we are a multicultural society". 2012
This is an excuse for doing nothing but it should be a reason to do more
Good word (value), but what do we do about it?
Actions speak louder than words
Multicultural fine! But, Maori is our indigenous and deeper for all of us-our country!
Students who live in NZ need to be understanding the Maori culture
Unifying of NZers
Defines NZers in subtle ways
2013
Respect for all cultures
Evidenced based practise is likely to show upo where gaps are. Maori are indigenous people
Vague. Treaty means we must operate biculturally
No special consideration for Maori culture in this statement
That's great! but also value, treasure, recognise individual cultures
2012
- Disrepectful not to try to pronounce Maori words correctly.
- How would you feel if someone pronounced your name incorrectly?
- What support can we give to support you further?
2013- Get a life!
- Every language is hard without practise
- Teachers/staff should learn Te Reo Maori. Te Reo Maori-official language
- Respectful. Take the time to learn to pronounce it correctly
- Try basic simple essential things first
- Learning any second language is difficult phonetically. But denying the language for Maori is not right. Te Reo Maori should begin at bith and families who wish it, should be given support
- Don't be scared to make mistakes. Better to try than not to at all.
- People appreciate your efforts to learn-same with sign language. Get outside your comfort zone
- Start with language first then learn pronunciation
- Try shift/change different way
- Start small....greetings!
July 2013- Make time...Have a go!
- You are putting up barriers, you don't want to learn! I will help you! Open Wananga has free lessons!!
- Practice...Practice...Practice! A-(Are) E (There) I (Three) O (or) U (Two)
- Excuse for NZSL too!
- English isn't that easy either and NZ spelling is the worst.
- maybe we should have Maori Language classes for PD
- The children in my class are the experts, they help me when I don't know how to pronounce te reo! They never laugh at me!
- Anything worth learning is often difficult to learn
- Regular practice makes perfect.
Statement: "Maori students come to school with little literacy background and limited experiences to draw on".2012
- Not just Maori students!
- How are you defining differences in experience?
- So what are you going to do about it?
- Life contexts are paramount for Maori tamariki and whanau
2013- Overgeneralisation. Based on what?? Very Pakeha statement
- A generalisation and, if it were true, then education and support should be given to families to ensure literacy begins at home.
- Draw on what experience they do have. involve the families and find out what they do have
- Nah! It's our lack of resources to provide!
- Can draw parallels to deaf students' development of literacy....need to develop storytelling skills first.
- Typical Eurocentric attitude. PPP-in relation to TOW. Attitudes to change first.
- Have rich oral/story telling skills to draw on.
- Not true!
- Have a rich experience base-expressed orally/artistically
- Strong oral history
- Who are we to judge what experiences are valuable to a child's learning??
July 2013Statement: "New Zealand is a secular society and as such karakia are inappropriate in schools".
2012
- Karakia is appropriate if we are honouring the treaty, but parents must be consulted as to whether their child is to participate.
2013- Give options
- Whose society is it?
- encourage open mindness to other cultures
- Give parents/students the option of withdrawing at karakia/prayer time
- Respect for all
- There should be the freedom to if they want
- Cultural vs Religious. Different than a prayer
- Cultural process not religious
July 2013Statement: "Transience is a major factor in Maori under achievement at school".
2012
- Transience is a problem for all students. Teacher's job is to cater for childs needs and the families.
2013Statement: "We are doing a lot of work around effective teaching practices and therefore the achievement level of all our students including Maori will rise accordingly?"
2012
- Yes, if the effective teaching practices are inclusive of Maori culture.
2013Statement: "We have very few Maori students on caseload so Maori achievement is not really a focus for me".
2012
- Bring honour to the Treaty
2013- Focus is every child on caseload
- Should be more forward thinking. What about in the future??
- Are pakeha the centre of the universe??
- We need to be culturally responsive and responsible whether we have students on caseload or not
- Need to have respect form all cultures
- Not holistic and individual. Putting own needs before students
- being culturally responsive to students should happen whether you have Maori students or not
July 2013- What works to improve Maori student achievement - works for all!
- Every child is a focus
- It's a Ministry priority - Maori and Pasifika students as they are statistically underachieving. I would ask where the Pasifika staff are? Where is this focus? It's not balanced. Also-what about next year??
- Few or many? Irrelevant. All children are a focus and Maori children part of that.
- We need to think about all students
- Would you want a teacher to take that position regarding your child or grandchild??
- Why is there a difference between cultures? Aren't children, children?
- Principles can be used whatever the caseload
- We have heaps so Maori student achievement is important to me. It's not about skin colour is about the person!
- All students need to achieve regardless of ethnicity.
- That is rubbish! Achievement for any child should be of importance.
- Maori achievement is a priority for us all. What is good for one is usually good for all
- Many skills are "just in case" so that you have them "just in time".
- Anyone who would make this statement would not be doing the best for any child/student.
- All students need to have high expectations of them! A bicultural teaching and learning approach would support the teacher/person to change their thinking. This is very narrow-minded, perhaps the person themselves needs to have PD on 6 teaching dimensions for Ka Hikitia! Consider the commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi.
Statement: "I am too afraid to speak Maori as I have always felt that I may be criticised for my lack of skill".2012
- Yes, sometimes.
- Depends on the situation-how feedback is sent.
2013- Unitec do free classes....it's fun, relaxed, a whanau enviironment....Have a go!
- We're always telling our students to give it a go......having this attitude is hypocritical!
- Trying is how you learn. You have to start somewhere. Let the students be your teacher (ako)
- Sadly this deficit applies to Maori "Eurocentric" (love this word used by another) attitudes have killed the Maori language and this is the sorrowful consequence
- Baby steps....fear not!!
- Then upskill...ask a Maori friend or someone you know who speaks Maori
- Stand up! Be proud! Have a go!
- I'm afraid to use NZSL. I might be better if i'm oral! (Really?)
- Tuakana/teina is a must
- We expect the students to try new things, so we should too!
- Whakawhanaungatanga"! Whanau/kaiako...relationship. For student to see, so there must be confidence and support.
July 2013Statement: "We are already doing this well, why do we need to re-visit?"
2012
- How do we know?
- "Well" means?
- Are we all doing it well?
- Can we do better?
- Make us reflect on our practices.
2013Statement: "Our parents just have low expectations for their children"
2012
- Subjective judgement, value based.
- Do we know/share their expectations?
- Are different expectations, by definition, "low"?
- Who are the stakeholders? Parents have primary role. Beware of our own low expectations of our parents.
2013Statement: "Many Maori families are caught in the poverty cycle. Their children come to school poorly clothes, lacking proper care and regular meals which all hinder achievement. We have so many other issues to overcome with our Maori students and whanau before any learning can take place".
2012
- Take "Maori" out-holds true for all disadvantaged students. Meet the need...feed first!
- "Proper" care? Starfish phenomenon!
2013Statement: "It doesn't matter what we try we still can't get our Maori community involved in their children's education or the life of the school."
2012
- Find out what's going on for the whanu
- Give support to the whanau-GSE?
- Set up Arts and school work displays to encourage whanau to get involved
2013- Ask the Maori community what they want. Get involved with community
- What are we doing wrong??
- Be whanau orientated....All welcome!!
- Cultural day.....share food celebrations
- What have we tried? have we asked what whanau want/need?? Who is communicating with whanau??
- Get advice from local Maori organisations, marae, parents.
- Embed maori values into school culture
- Go through GSE personnel to get Maori liaison person (Kaitakawaenga)
- Maybe pakeha eurocentric values have to change. Make a positive partnership work.
- Make it exciting to come. Provide cultural elements/safety.
- Keep trying
- Employ Whanau Ora in KDEC
- Provide kai for school events
July 2013- Ask them how they would like to feel more included
- What have you tried? There are many things you can do to make a difference.
- Give/create opportunities for parents to see their child succeed.
- No one cares more about their children's education than PARENTS! Are we failing to engage whanau??
- All my Maori students are being brought up by their kuia and koroua because they don't trust their own children as oarents. We have missed a generation! The grandparents are keen to be involved in their mokopuna's education. the student's parents havemissed out!
- Get whanau in for a hui! Get them to help organise it.
- Try involving the whanau and iwi in culturally appropriate ways...let Maori define this.
- There has to be a way....we just haven't found it yet. We have to think outside the square.
- If we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we've always got!
- Employ more Maori educators
- It takes a village to raise a child. Teachers should strive to meet and involve whanau and kaumatua in decision making around the education of their mokopuna.
Statement: "Many of our Maori families do no value schooling and are not committed to ensuring that their children attend school regularly".2012
- Show parent the value of education
- Change their experiences with education
- Be positive!
- Challenge them to change their thinking and attitude!
2013- Family whanau commitments first-education second
- Reflective practice...What are we doing wrong?? How can we make the system fit the child??
- Is that true of Maori schools??
- Bring in families...get them involved-Deaf Maori advisor??
- Whanau Ora in KDEC
- Build relationships
- Past experience of school. It is our responsibility to change the system
- Not just Maori families
- Whanau co-ordinator.....Maori (1 deaf, 1 hearing)
- Get whanau community liaison or whanau worker in KDEC to work with them
- Generalisation
- Pakeha eurocentric attitude here! Solution: consult with a Maori who is connected with family andask the best way to approach family
- Bad experiences in past. Ask them what they want out of the experience for their children. Meet somewhere outside of school with support people
July 2013Statement: "Surely we should be catering for the needs of all our Maori students. Why treat Maori differently?"
2012
- Maybe not teaching them differently but ensure cultural appropriateness
2013- Equity as opposed to equality
- Equity is fairness ie providing students opportunities so they can learn to succeed
- NZ's first people! Shouldn't they be at the forefront of our respect??
- Respecting individual needs. Personalised learning
- All children should be treated different because they come from different backgrounds, different beliefs, worldviews
- Respect differences
Statement: "Te reo Maori, Maori values and tikanga have no commercial value in today's world".2012
- Do we only teach things that are of commercial value?
- Commercial world? So what about the $$$ it brings into NZ tourism industry! Art! Unique
- Schools are not selling anything
2013- Life is not just about commerce
- Kapahaka groups get paid, tourists pay!
- We need Maori entrepreneurs = ako
- In NZ Te Reo Maori official language and also NZSL too!
- Respect for culture is important in many aspects of business and not just Te ao Maori eg. Japanese value immensely
- Eurocentric attitudes. IF all in partnership-NZ, better place and can compete on a better footing globally
- One reason why Maori is not a widely known language, and therefore not viable commercially is because for decades it has been suppressed as a language in it's own right. Let Te Reo Maori begin at home, be accepted, and it will grow.
- It has in NZ
July 2013Statement: "We value all the cultures in our schools because we are a multicultural society".
2012
- This is an excuse for doing nothing but it should be a reason to do more
- Good word (value), but what do we do about it?
- Actions speak louder than words
- Multicultural fine! But, Maori is our indigenous and deeper for all of us-our country!
- Students who live in NZ need to be understanding the Maori culture
- Unifying of NZers
- Defines NZers in subtle ways
2013